My blog is moving!

This will be my last blog post on blogger as I've migrated the whole thing to my swanky new website over at  www.ShaneMadeArt.com.

I've got nothing against blogger, but I just wanted to consolidate everything into one easily accessible place.

To go directly to the new blog head to http://www.shanemadeart.com/blog/

To add the new blog an RSS reader, such as feedly, use this RSS url http://www.shanemadeart.com/blog/?format=rss



See you on the other side!


Shane
www.ShaneMadeArt.com

Baby dinosaur #dinosaur #illustration

An old painting I found whilst sorting through my archive for illustrations to put on my new website.

Based on a sketch I drew on the back of my Son's birthday card a few years back.


Shane

ShaneMadeArt.com

Christmas in a galaxy far far away... #christmas #starwars

Little Oink Christmas illustrations

Here's a selection of Christmas images featuring my new cute character, Little Oink (he's a pig don't you know).  No pigs in blankets jokes please.

As with Ruffles the Raccoon, cards are now available in Tesco stores across the UK

Happy Holidays!

Shane
www.ShaneMadeArt.com

Ruffles the Raccoon Christmas Illustrations

Here's a sample of some of the Christmas illustrations I've created featuring Ruffles, my new cute card character.  Love this guy's weird head!

If you have a special someone with a fondness for cute and fluffy things the cards are now available in Tesco stores across the UK.


Happy Christmas!

Shane
www.ShaneMadeArt.com

Little Oink and Ruffles #cute

Introducing Little Oink and Ruffles!

I've been working on these guys on and off for the last year, and this Christmas they'll finally get to see the light of day on greetings cards in Tesco stores across the UK, followed by everyday designs early in the new year.

I'll post a more festive preview soon but, until then, here they are...

On a sidenote, I'm going to be redesigning my website and moving to a new host in the coming weeks, so it'll likely vanish temporarily in the process (this blog will stay put though), but I will be back!

Shane

www.ShaneMadeArt.com

Sometimes I just NEED to draw Sonic the Hedgehog #sonicthehedgehog #sega #retrogames

My first videogame character obsession and something (along with the Hero Turtles) I remember copying so much that I can still draw the classic 'pointy finger' pose, featured on the MegaDrive game cover, nearly 25 years later.  Good times!


Shane

ShaneMadeArt.com

My greatest creation...plus portrait commission info

Graphite on Bristol 8 x 10 inches

This is my greatest creation.

No, not the drawing, but the two little boys - my boys - depicted in it.  It was done as a Christmas gift to my lovely Wife (their Mum) and it got the exact tearful reaction I was hoping for, which is often the best confirmation of a good likeness.  :)

I rarely draw portraits, in fact this is my first one in over eight years, but it was such a satisfying piece to work on that I've decided to start accepting portrait commissions!

So if you, or someone you know, might be interested in an original, one of a kind piece of art featuring a loved one, themselves, or even a pet, meticulously rendered in graphite - I'm your man!

A few extra details;

• I work from photos, so no need for lengthy sittings in person
• I'm able to combine elements from different photos (for example, five images were used for the drawing above)
• Can work to a size of your choice (if you have the perfect frame in mind this is often a good starting point for a quote)
• Include as many people/animals as you like
• Can ship internationally

"How much will it cost?" you may ask.  Well, it's always difficult to provide a universal answer to this question as there are so many variables with each commission, so the best thing to do is send a message to Shane@ShaneMadeArt.com listing all of your requirements and we'll take it from there with a free, no obligation, quote.  If you're not a fan of good old email then you can always get hold of me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shanemadeart.  

When you consider the cost of a professional photography shoot and prints, I like to think that my portraits are very good value when you take into account the time and care that goes into each one.

Get in there quick before the waiting list gets too long!  And even if you're not interested at the moment, a share would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,

Shane

www.ShaneMadeArt.com

P.S. The drawing looks better in real life (my scanner isn't exactly state of the art), but you'll just have to take my word for it!

I can finally show 'Retrocave', my illustration for art book #EVERYDAYISPLAY by @Gamepaused

Retrocave

Super proud to have this painting included in the stunning coffee table art book "Every Day is Play", now available on Gamepaused.net.

From an early age I've been pretty obsessed with video games, and this painting has several meanings (as well as a bunch of game references - can you spot them all?);

1, It depicts how a single controller (in my case my first time was with a NES) can be a gateway into another world for a highly imaginative kid.

2, It shows how often, when we revisit the things we remember fondly from our past (especially old games), they haven't aged too well and don't live up to the amazing memories we have of them.

The kid dangling from the wire is me in the early 90's at the height of my obsession - a simpler time when games were 2D, all multiplayer was local and the most important thing in a game was how 'cool' the mascot was.  Ahh, good times!

Below are some shots of the book itself;

You can order your own copy from www.gamepaused.net/books/everydayisplay and it's well worth the money.



Shane
www.ShaneMadeArt.com

PSA regarding some recent artwork requests...

I'm getting a lot of people asking for hi-res versions of my Blue Nose Friends scenes for use as a printable mural, canvas print or other products for a baby's nursery.  These might be genuine requests for personal use, but as most of them are similarly worded ("I'd like this for my future child's nursery" etc.), ask for very specific document dimensions and are of South African origin, I have my suspicions as to their sincerity.

So, to clarify, I no longer work for Carte Blanche Greetings and am therefore unable to provide (for free or otherwise) a high resolution version of these images.  You can try your luck directly with the copyright holder at www.CarteBlancheGreetings.com, but they're even less likely to fall for your stories than I am.

If you're a company or individual genuinely seeking to commission a piece of artwork (which doesn't include Tatty Teddy or his Blue Nose Friends) I'm more than happy to discuss this with you (email me at Shane@ShaneMadeArt.com), but please don't pretend to be a parent as a way of obtaining high resolution artwork to use for manufacturing and selling copyright-infringing products.  

It's hard enough for artists to make a living as it is, so to cut financial corners in such a dishonest way is a major jerk move.




Thanks,

Shane
www.shanemadeart.com